King Mohammed VI Chairs Eid Al Mawlid Ceremony at Royal Palace in Rabat
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, on Monday chaired a religious ceremony at the Royal Palace in Rabat to mark Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, commemorating the birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
The ceremony, held on August 24, was attended by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, along with senior government officials, ulema, diplomats, and military and civilian representatives.
The gathering featured Quranic recitations and traditional panegyrics in praise of the Prophet, reflecting the prominent place of Eid Al Mawlid in Morocco’s religious and cultural life.
Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq reviewed the activities of the Higher Council of Ulema and local councils during the past year. He also highlighted initiatives launched following the King’s call to commemorate the 15th century since the birth of Prophet Mohammed.
Toufiq emphasized Morocco’s longstanding religious and scholarly heritage, citing the contributions of prominent Moroccan scholars and the country’s rich tradition of works dedicated to the Prophet and prophetic devotion.
He also highlighted the role of Moroccan ulema in translating the ethical teachings of the Prophet into contemporary religious guidance. Under the “Tassdid Tabligh” communication plan, scholars have sought to present religious teachings in an accessible manner, emphasizing personal responsibility, social reform and constructive religious practice.
During the ceremony, King Mohammed VI was presented with a newly published Arabic edition of Dakhirat Al Muhtaj Fi Assalati Ala Sahibi Alliwae Wa Taj. The work, published by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, was compiled using dozens of manuscripts preserved in royal, public and private collections in Morocco and abroad.
The publication forms part of a broader initiative launched at the King’s direction to revive and make Morocco’s religious heritage more accessible, particularly works related to Mawlid and prayers upon the Prophet.
The King’s participation in the ceremony reflects a longstanding tradition maintained by Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty. The occasion also underscored values associated with the Prophet’s message, including mercy, justice, good conduct, peaceful coexistence and solidarity.
